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COLUMBIA COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE 

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

For additional information on the exams listed, go to the Open Competitive Examinations page and to apply
click on the Application for Examinations link.

OPEN COMPETITIVE
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RECENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
​May Civil Service exam - DEPUTY SHERIFF
posted Mar 31, 2021, 10:11 AM by Dawn Elbert

The exam for DEPUTY SHERIFF is scheduled for May 15-16, 2021 depending on total number of candidates.
Last file date is April 13th, no late applications will be accepted.
Check the Open Competitive tab for details and contact the office with questions.

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June 13, 2020 Civil Service exams are POSTPONED
posted May 27, 2020, 9:12 AM by Dawn Elbert   [ updated May 27, 2020, 9:14 AM ]

Due to continued health concerns,  the Columbia County Civil Service exams scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020 have been postponed.  
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the office via email or phone

Thank you!
518-828-6622
civilservice@columbiacountyny.com 


| Attachments:  6.13.20 Notice to Candidates.pdf
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MAY CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS POSTPONED
posted Apr 29, 2020, 9:41 AM by Dawn Elbert

Due to continued public health and safety concerns, the Columbia County Civil Service exams scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020 have been postponed.  At this time we are unable to provide an alternate test date.  All approved candidates will be notified by the Civil Service Department when a date and location have been determined.

Feel free to contact the Civil Service office with any questions via phone or email.
Thank you for your patience.


| Attachments:  5.16.20 Notice to Candidates.pdf
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APRIL CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS POSTPONED
posted Apr 7, 2020, 12:26 PM by Dawn Elbert

Due to recent public health and safety concerns, the scheduled Columbia County Civil Service exams scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2020 have been postponed.  At this time we are unable to provide an alternate test date.  All approved candidates will be notified by the Civil Service Department when a date and location have been determined.
Please be sure to check www.columbiacountyny.com for updates and additional information.  Should you have any questions, contact the office by phone or email as listed. Every effort will be made to address them in a timely manner.  
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
The Columbia County Civil Service Commission

| Attachments:  4.25.20 Notice to Candidates.pdf
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posted Mar 20, 2020, 9:16 AM by Dawn Elbert   [ updated Apr 7, 2020, 12:31 PM ]

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March 28, 2020 exams POSTPONED
posted Mar 17, 2020, 2:26 PM by Dawn Elbert

Due to recent public health and safety concerns, the  Columbia County Civil Service exams scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020 have been postponed.  At this time we are unable to provide an alternate test date.  All approved candidates who received an admittance letter will be notified by the Civil Service Department when a date and location have been determined.
Every effort will be made to address any questions or concerns in a timely manner.  We ask for your cooperation and patience as we navigate the current health and safety concerns.
Please be sure to check www.columbiacountyny.com for updates and additional information, along with your email if you are signed up on our alert system.
Thank you, 
The Columbia County Civil Service Commission
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UPDATE COVID 19
posted Mar 13, 2020, 11:05 AM by Dawn Elbert

RE: MARCH 14, 2020 EXAMS
**NOTE - due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID 19 virus, we ask that if you are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms,  please contact the Civil Service office at 518-828-6622 to arrange for an alternate test day.  We must receive a call or phone message by Monday, March 16th @ 10am.
Thank you for y our cooperation.

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***WEATHER ALERT***
posted Jan 18, 2019, 10:26 AM by Dawn Elbert

Tune into WFLY-FLY 92 - WGY - 810WGY - WNYT/WNYA TV - WRGB/WCWN TV - WRVE - the River - WTEN/WXXA TV - WYJB - B-95.5 - Spectrum Local News regarding cancellation  or delay for the 1/19/19   911 Emergency Dispatcher / Communications Officer / Communications Specialist exam
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RULES AND APPENDICES
posted May 19, 2017, 2:36 PM by Unknown user

| Attachments:  Columbia County Rules Amended by NYS 5-17-17 with appendices.pdf
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